DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DBX • US26210C1045

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This DBX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DBX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DBX was profitable.
  • In the past year DBX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years DBX has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years DBX had a positive operating cash flow.
DBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDBX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • DBX has a Return On Assets of 17.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. DBX outperforms 93.45% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of DBX (62.16%) is better than 99.64% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for DBX is significantly above the industry average of 10.93%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (33.41%) for DBX is below the current ROIC(62.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.87%
ROE N/A
ROIC 62.16%
ROA(3y)15.56%
ROA(5y)15.07%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)33.41%
ROIC(5y)25.98%
DBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDBX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of DBX (20.17%) is better than 86.91% of its industry peers.
  • DBX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.43%, DBX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DBX has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 80.15%, DBX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DBX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.43%
PM (TTM) 20.17%
GM 80.15%
OM growth 3Y21.24%
OM growth 5Y34.07%
PM growth 3Y-5.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
DBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDBX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. DBX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • DBX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for DBX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, DBX has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for DBX is higher compared to a year ago.
DBX Yearly Shares OutstandingDBX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
DBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDBX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.22, we must say that DBX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of DBX (0.22) is worse than 69.09% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DBX is 3.42, which is a good value as it means it would take DBX, 3.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of DBX (3.42) is better than 61.09% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.42
Altman-Z 0.22
ROIC/WACC6.06
WACC10.25%
DBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDBX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • DBX has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.63, DBX is doing worse than 89.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DBX has a Quick Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that DBX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.63, DBX is doing worse than 89.45% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.63
DBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDBX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. DBX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DBX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.75%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 24.93% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue has decreased by -1.07% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, DBX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.75%
EPS 3Y21.19%
EPS 5Y24.93%
EPS Q2Q%-6.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.66%
Sales Q2Q%-1.15%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DBX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.64% on average per year.
  • DBX is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.44% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.2%
EPS Next 2Y9.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y1.64%
Revenue Next Year-0.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.44%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
DBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDBX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
DBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDBX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 1 2 3

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4. DBX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DBX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.27.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, DBX is valued cheaper than 90.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DBX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.60.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.79, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of DBX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • DBX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.27
Fwd PE 7.79
DBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDBX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 89.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DBX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DBX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.86
EV/EBITDA 8.77
DBX Per share dataDBX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DBX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • DBX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y9.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%

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5. DBX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for DBX!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DBX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A

NASDAQ:DBX (4/2/2026, 8:18:03 PM)

After market: 23.4 0 (0%)

23.4

+0.33 (+1.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners127.21%
Inst Owner Change-13.41%
Ins Owners7.6%
Ins Owner Change3.43%
Market Cap5.45B
Revenue(TTM)2.52B
Net Income(TTM)508.40M
Analysts50
Price Target26.08 (11.45%)
Short Float %18.11%
Short Ratio6.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(2)13.12%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.96%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.04%
Max EPS beat(4)13.12%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)11.27%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)9.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.74%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.12%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.05%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.27
Fwd PE 7.79
P/S 2.16
P/FCF 5.86
P/OCF 5.73
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.77
EPS(TTM)2.83
EY12.09%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY12.84%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY17.07%
OCF(TTM)4.09
OCFY17.46%
SpS10.82
BVpS-7.72
TBVpS-9.81
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.87%
ROE N/A
ROCE 72.68%
ROIC 62.16%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 27.43%
PM (TTM) 20.17%
GM 80.15%
FCFM 36.91%
ROA(3y)15.56%
ROA(5y)15.07%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)33.41%
ROIC(5y)25.98%
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)39.07%
ROCE(5y)30.38%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y21.24%
OM growth 5Y34.07%
PM growth 3Y-5.37%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.31%
GM growth 5Y0.46%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.42
Debt/EBITDA 2.74
Cap/Depr 13.6%
Cap/Sales 0.85%
Interest Coverage 6.53
Cash Conversion 112.12%
Profit Quality 183.01%
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.63
Altman-Z 0.22
F-Score6
WACC10.25%
ROIC/WACC6.06
Cap/Depr(3y)14.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)17.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.11%
Profit Quality(3y)181.01%
Profit Quality(5y)177.91%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.75%
EPS 3Y21.19%
EPS 5Y24.93%
EPS Q2Q%-6.85%
EPS Next Y6.2%
EPS Next 2Y9.65%
EPS Next 3Y5.39%
EPS Next 5Y1.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y2.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.66%
Sales Q2Q%-1.15%
Revenue Next Year-0.51%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.43%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.47%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.44%
EBIT growth 1Y42.2%
EBIT growth 3Y24.56%
EBIT growth 5Y41.66%
EBIT Next Year12.11%
EBIT Next 3Y3.03%
EBIT Next 5Y7.95%
FCF growth 1Y6.77%
FCF growth 3Y6.86%
FCF growth 5Y13.66%
OCF growth 1Y6.45%
OCF growth 3Y6.08%
OCF growth 5Y10.77%

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A / DBX Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to DBX.


Can you provide the valuation status for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of DBX stock?

DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DBX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is 8.27 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.03.


How financially healthy is DROPBOX INC-CLASS A?

The financial health rating of DROPBOX INC-CLASS A (DBX) is 3 / 10.